JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH.AU) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

48 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 69
Quality 48
Growth 32
Balance sheet 62
Cash quality 51
Capital allocation 60
Momentum 17

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

5.58 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-3.23 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is JB Hi-Fi Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 48/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 69, quality 48, growth 32, balance sheet 62, cash quality 51, capital allocation 60, momentum 17. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is JB Hi-Fi Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

5.58, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is JB Hi-Fi Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 8, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does JB Hi-Fi Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.23 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.